What is the function of institution of religion for society

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Assignment:

1. Answer the question that corresponds to each sociological perspective.

2. After you have completed the table, provide a brief summary of each perspective's understanding of the social institution of religion.

Structural Functionalism

1. What is the function of the institution of religion for society?

2. How does the institution of religion provide harmony and/or stability for society?

Conflict

1. What are the scarce resources of the institution of religion?

2. How are the scarce resources maintained?

Symbolic Interactionism 1. What are the meanings of the institution of religion?

Summary: Provide a brief summary of each perspective's understanding of the social institution of religion.

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